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Europe

Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration is evaluating a joint proposal from Saab and UK-based Babcock for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design as a candidate for its future Luleå-class surface combatants, according to reporting in Swedish media […]

Europe

Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

July 5, 2022 GDC 0

The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate HMS Venturer is scheduled for delivery in 2025, according to the information provided by shipbuilding company Babcock International. The information was revealed as part of a written evidence […]

Europe

Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

October 19, 2021 GDC 0

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Europe

Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

September 29, 2021 GDC 0

UK-based aerospace, defense and security company Babcock International has held the steel cutting ceremony for the first of the Royal Navy’s five new Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer. The steel-cutting ceremony for the lead Inspiration-class […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

September 20, 2021 GDC 0

Babcock International has signed an Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate design licence agreement with state-owned enterprise PT PAL Indonesia. The contract was secured through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia. The signing took place […]

Europe

British Type 31 Frigate Passes Critical Design Phase

May 12, 2021 GDC 0

The Babcock-led Team 31 has completed the Whole Ship Critical Design Review (WSCDR) for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) new Type 31 frigate, paving the way for the start of production later this year. In […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

May 10, 2021 GDC 0

The Arrowhead 140 concept, one of four designs that have been shortlisted in a programme to procure follow-on frigates to the Martadinata class. Defence planners at Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) have shortlisted four design […]

  • China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

    April 22, 2022 0
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  • The Raytheon’s High-energy Laser Weapon System (LaWS)

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  • HAL Tejas MK1A vs JF-17 Block II: What if Tejas MK1A face-off with JF-17 Block II at the next Kashmir skirmish?

    April 14, 2020 0
    Recently, after about 40 years of development, India’s first LCA “Tejas” light fighter aircraft that reached FOC (Full Operational Capability) successfully made its first flight. First IOC HAL Tejas. LCA Tejas vs J-10 After the [...]
  • Amid tensions along Pakistan and China borders, India pushes for early delivery of four Rafale fighters

    May 21, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC) – At a time when India is facing tensions along the border with China and Pakistan, New Delhi will receive a major boost as the first consignment of Rafale fighter aircraft would [...]
  • Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

    October 31, 2023 0
    Israel has carried out strikes against military infrastructure in Syria and Lebanon, its military has said, amid concerns the country’s offensive against Hamas could devolve into broader conflict across the Middle East. Israeli fighter jets [...]
  • Sweden will deliver Gripen jets to Ukraine after it formally joins NATO

    October 10, 2023 0
    Sweden is exploring the possibility of sending Ukraine its Gripen fighters, highly capable jets that were designed to take on Russian aircraft, but Stockholm said there won’t be any transfer until it becomes a NATO [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • South Asia

    National Security Policy, Framework, and Doctrine Vacuum Lead to Systemic Corruption in the Bangladesh Military: Report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s aggressive surveillance attempts on the Japanese coast ended in embarrassment as a Chinese WL-10 drone crashed in the sea

  • C4iSR

    Thales To Develop Augmented Reality Helmet For Rafale F4

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Operates Uyghur-style Secret Detention And Solitary Confinement Facilities In Dhaka

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to deliver EW suite for German Chinook helicopters

  • Uncategorized

    China developed new radars for type 055 destroyers

  • Europe

    Su-30SM fighters are limited in their tactical capabilities, says Armenia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The trouble with Russia’s S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missiles in the Ukraine war

  • Naval Platforms

    After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Europe

    ‘Hostage situation’ at Hamburg airport as gunman drives onto runway

  • Air Platform

    Iran Wants 36 J-10C, China Says Show Me The Money!

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s Iner Circle, Oligarchs and FSB Are Plotting to Depose KGB Putin, Report

  • Europe

    Another blow to Putin as IOC suspends all collaboration with Russia

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Ordered Airbus H135 Helicopters

  • Americas

    Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems to deliver two maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines navy

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed: Ukrainian MGM-140 ATACMS Missiles Destroyed Two Russian Airbases

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Releases Photo Of First Rafale For Greece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia abandons Su-35 purchase plan, seeks greater military cooperation with France to procure Rafale Jet, Scorpene-class submarine and Gowind-class Corvette

  • Europe

    Norway Scrambled F-35A to Intercept Russian Tu-142 MPA

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Iconic Neptune Anti-ship Missile Spooked Russia’s Russian Amphibious Ships In Mykolaiv

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv Region

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next Year

  • Europe

    Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel and U.S. sign new agreement to further develop Hetz-3 (Arrow-3) missiles

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina Resigned And Fled The Country

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese Air Force test-fires locally made cruise missiles

  • Industry

    Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer Motor Sich From Chinese Skyrizon

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hamas Headquarters in Qatar’s Capital Doha.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Europe

    Battle for Russia: The Ukraine war is driving Russians to drink more alcohol, undermining society and raising rampant domestic violence

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Ballistic Missile

    France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

  • Europe

    Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

  • Europe

    UK will send starstreak, NLAW, howitzer and loitering munitions worth £100 million to Ukraine

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • C4iSR

    Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

  • Europe

    EU Slaps Sanctions On Russia’s Wagner Group

  • Europe

    Poland purchases 180 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks

  • Americas

    U.S. Department of Justice Sought Information From Saab North America On Brazil’s Gripen Purchase

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

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